The Crimean War Flashcards
1
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What was the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
A
a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia.
2
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what were the four points of vienna?
A
The Four Points of Vienna was a statement issued by the French, British, Prussia, and Austria in 1854 stating their war aims. The most important points were that Russia would abandon Wallachia and Moldavia and that no warships would be allowed to pass through the Dardanelles.
Russia felt a keen sense of betrayal that Austria and Prussia had joined in the Four Points, as neither nation was at war with Russia.
3
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What was the Straits Convention of 1841?
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Neutralized the Black Sea
4
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What was the Declaration of Paris (1856)?
A
Specified rules to regulate commerce during periods of war
